BNS 221 — Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

221. Whoever  voluntarily  obstructs  any  public  servant  in  the
discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to  three months, or with
fine which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or with
both.
Omission  to  assist  public  servant  when  bound  by  law  to  give
assistance.

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